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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1969
Page
13
A group of workers was recognized for hours of donated labor in building the new Colum bus Junction swimming pool. The ceremony highlighted commitment by local trades, volunteers, and project supporters who helped complete the facility ahead of schedule.
At a Friday banquet at the Columbus swimming pool more than 450 volunteers and their wives were recognized for building and funding the pool. The event, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Newell, celebrated months of labor with a buffet by Mrs. Ocle Moran.
Heinz company reports a 12.4 percent rise in consolidated net earnings for the fiscal year ended April 30. Net earnings from operations reach 28.417 million on 52 weeks, with 2.28 dollars per share, as sales climb to a record 790.146 million. The gain marks the sixth straight annual increase. In Toledo, James Cossins tells police his attempt to photograph a burglar backfired when the intruder, who was drinking his whisky, stole the camera after breaking in again.
Former Muscatine resident Kathy Wendling of Burlington finished as the second runner-up in the Miss Iowa finals in Davenport. Miss Iowa is Lois Ann Roth, with first runner-up Lynn Ann DeLashmückt and third runner-up Julie Anne Sartor. Wendling, a 1967 Miss Muscatine alumna and Iowa State University junior, performed a pipe organ solo and spoke of her love for music and physical therapy.
In the Miss Iowa finals Bob Henry asks Kathy Wendling Miss Burlington to comment on a music oriented question. Wendling, a former Muscatine resident and second runner-up, plans to be a physical therapist. Beverly Ann Meyer Miss Ames is named fourth runner-up.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Durant will welcome Rev. L. Jack Ehlers as pastor with his first sermon on Sunday July 6. Ehlers succeeds Rev. W. R. Garred who left in November for Essex, Ing, and has served as vice pastor since then. Ehlers, born in Day Newport, holds Degrees from Augustana College and Chicago Seminary, and has pastored in Oxford Junction and Chicago before coming from Detroit. He and wife Donna Mae have four children.
New York doctors report Preparation HY can promptly stop itching relieve pain and shrink hemorrhoids in most cases. Tests show reduction of inflamed tissue while gently easing pain. The medication comes as an ointment or suppository and helps prevent further infection.
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